Rachel G. Smallwood

Background

Smallwood works as a senior project manager for Rock Solid Project Solutions and serves on Harrisonburg’s Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, with a term ending in 2027. The Harrisonburg Citizen reports that she has an education background, including adjunct teaching at universities, and did not complete an interview for its 2026 school-board coverage.

Sources: Harrisonburg Citizen, 3 seats, 3 candidates: This fall’s city school board election is less competitive than recent elections

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• School priorities

  She agreed that public schools should prioritize academic achievement and character-building to preserve American traditions and self-government.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile

• School choice

  She agreed that school choice can create competition that encourages public schools to improve their educational systems.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile

• School safety

  She agreed that licensed faculty with ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school to respond to an active-shooter situation.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile